In this blog, we'll let you know what's happened just as if you were sitting in section 123, in the corner of the south end zone.

We'll also (hopefully) get a few words of wisdom from KFAN's Tiny Joe Nelson, who is working in the radio booth with the voice of the Vikings, Paul Allen.

In this very classy photo taken seconds ago, Joe is on the left, eyes closed, mouth open. P.A. looks professional. Expert photographer thought about taking another one, but decided Tiny Joe looked just fine. We hope his mother doesn't see this:

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11:43: Already overheard in the press box: "Who will be on the sidelines first, Donovan McNabb or Michelle Bachmann?"

12:40: Interesting tweet from KFAN: "Greg Coleman confirms Vikings are having issues with headsets getting calls into player captains."

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12:41: Funny tweet from StarTrib's Souhan: "Geez, the Lions are stupid. Late hit on Peterson for no reason. This is how you stink for two decades."

12:46: In case you were wondering: Vikings cheerleaders calendars: $20. Part of the proceeds go to Vikings Children's Fund. They were selling them outside the stadium before the game, but wearing a lot more clothing than in the photo below:

12:55: Just handed First Quarter Summary in press box. Best stat so far: Lions -7 net yards in first 15 minutes.

12:59: WORDS OF WISDOM FROM THE RADIO BOOTH -- Text to BMTN from KFAN's "Tiny Joe Nelson": "PA really happy with the pass rush and the way they are using Everson Griffen as a stand up linebacker on 3rd downs."

1:58: Vikings 20, Lions 7 -- Here they come. The Lions get on the scoreboard with a 32-yard Matthew Stafford to Calvin Johnson touchdown pass.

2:02: WORDS OF WISDOM FROM THE RADIO BOOTH -- Text to BMTN from KFAN's "Tiny Joe Nelson": "Bercich says Vikes must answer and put points on the board if they ever want to overcome their second half problems."

2:03: Vikings punt to Detroit with 8:12 left in the third quarter. Crowd loudly boos offense for the first time today.

2:12: Vikings 20, Lions 10 -- Vikings defense keeps Lions out of end zone after a first-and-goal at the 2-yard-line. Detroit settles for FG.

2:24: Mind-numbing anxiety from the crowd as Jahvid Best takes it to the Minnesota 5-yard-line.

2:25: Alissa named Vikings' Cheerleader of the Game. Congrats, now get out there and stop the Lions on this drive.

2:28: Vikings 20, Lions 17 -- The lead in down to three as Stafford and Johnson hook up for another TD.

2:30: Crowd back into it after a 68-yard return from Lorenzo (why isn't Harvin in there) Booker.

At Mall of America Field, it's the Vikings and the Lions as Minnesota goes 6-4 before the bye week. As for the Lions, with their loss -- their playoff hopes went -- bye-bye. How did it go down? Here's the blow-by-blow...